Dan Perry is the former chief editor of The Associated Press in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the former chairman of the Foreign Press Association in Jerusalem, and the author of two books about Israel. Follow his newsletter “Ask Questions Later” at danperry.substack.com.
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By Dan Perry
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Politics Trump’s reelection is a disaster. But it could also save the Middle East
In a region resistant to diplomacy, Trump's strongarming approach might prove to be exactly what's needed
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Opinion Netanyahu’s firing of Gallant is a cynical betrayal of Israel’s security
Political calculations guided a decision that will now endanger the country
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Politics I’m a Pennsylvania Jewish voter. My tiny demographic group could decide the election
One of the tightest races ever could come down to fewer than half a million voices just like mine
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Opinion Could ceasefire talks really work this time? Qatar holds the key
The Arab state is the only party with the ability to genuinely pressure Hamas — and the US must help
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Opinion Israel’s calculated response in Iran was a signal, not an escalation
But the real victory over Tehran can only come with an end to the Gaza war and diplomacy
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Opinion Sinwar’s death is a chance for Israel to declare victory and pivot in Gaza
Netanyahu should give amnesty to those holding hostages, take the lead in rebuilding Gaza and form a national unity government
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Opinion The US pressure on aid is really about a deeper anger with Netanyahu
There’s no evidence Gazans are starving, but no evidence of a strategy, either
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Opinion The Haredi draft exemption is tearing Israel apart
As Israelis mark Oct. 7 anniversary, Haredi still won’t serve
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